Celebs Pay Tribute to The Rev. Jesse Jackson
Black Mardi Gras Facts They Don’t Teach You in School
Exclusive: Angela Bassett, More Black Leaders, Celebs Share Life-Changing Lessons
Inside the Life and Legacy of Jesse Jackson
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Black Reporter Sparks Thanksgiving Civil War About Not Washing Turkeys— And Black Folks Online Ain’t Having It!
The AP decided to send out a friendly cooking reminder for Thanksgiving, but Black people think it’s subtle shade. Let’s get into why!
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Former Chicago Principal Exposes Who’s Really to Blame For Attacked Mom— And it’s Not Just the Parents
After a Chicago mom was viciously attacked by students, folks demand the kids’ parents are held accountable. But one ex-CPS principal says that’s not all.
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‘Jane Doe’ From the Infamous R. Kelly Sex Tape Finally Breaks Her Silence After 23 Years
Once known only as “Jane Doe,” Reshona Landfair reveals how family, industry insiders, and authorities failed to protect her and how she is finally reclaiming her identity.
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Anti-violence Organization LIVEFREE Partners With DoorDash to Deliver Fresh Food to Needy Families
As millions of families are suffering from food insecurity, one anti-violence organization is doing the right thing. LIVEFREE has formed a special partnership that will deliver food to those who need it most.
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5 Menopause Challenges Black Women Face — Revealed by New Study
A New Study by the Black Women’s Health Imperative Reveals the Surprising Struggles Black Women Face With Menopause — From Unexpected Symptoms to Gaps in Care and Information
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5 Black Celebs Helping Out SNAP Recipients During the Government Shutdown
SZA, Tyler Perry and Monica are among the Black celebrities who are stepping up to help SNAP recipients whose benefits have been cut.
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The Fascinating Story of How Root 100 Honoree Loren LoRosa Got Her ‘The Breakfast Club’ Gig
Entertainment journalist and “The Breakfast Club” co-host Loren LoRosa talks about how refusing to take ‘no’ for an answer got her the job of her dreams.
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The Moment Magic Johnson’s HIV Announcement Changed Everything
On November 7, 1991, NBA legend Magic Johnson shocked the world when he announced his HIV diagnosis and his retirement from the NBA.
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How Keke Palmer Backlash Taught Us ‘A Different World’ Was Almost Centered Around — A White Woman??
Following Keke Palmer’s “Southern Fried Rice” backlash, we learned that “A Different World” was almost reimagined with a white girl as its main character.
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The Root’s New Owner Personally Gives ‘The Breakfast Club’ Its Root 100 Flowers!
The Root’s publisher Ashley Allison surprised the hosts of The Breakfast Club with the news that they were included in The Root 100 list for 2025.